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Q: I have positions in several ETFs trading on the TSE. I like to keep up to date on major holding changes and weightings within each ETF. Is there a good (one stop shop) source of updated information, other than going on to the separate ETF company websites?
Read Answer Asked by Edward on August 05, 2020
Q: Hi Team,
On a Corporate account, where capital gain is the main goal for long term hold.
Consumer Staple holdings are ATD.b 6 % PF & 15% gain & MRU 1.8% PF, 8.5% gain.
Your thought on MRU, (hold or sell) ?
Want to add 2.5% one another Cons Staple stock Ca or US. You suggestion please.
Thanks. Best Regards

Read Answer Asked by Djamel on August 05, 2020
Q: Hi 5i team,
I own MSFT and am following a potential TikTok deal. You mentioned in an answer that you think the odds of a deal are now lower, but anything is possible. That does not sound like high odds. Is that because Trump is looking for a payment to the Treasury for what he views as brokering a deal. Is this legal or does it matter with him? Or are there other reasons for lower odds. How would you place the odds at this point? It seems to have been awhile since MSFT was active in the M&A space.
Thanks again.
Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 05, 2020
Q: I hold these energy related stocks which are all in the red from 15% to 45%. In what order would you rank them? Would you sell all of them or keep some? If there is no tax loss that can be offset against tax gain, would you still sell some or all of them?
Read Answer Asked by David on August 05, 2020
Q: Thank you for the quick response to my ER/AUG. After reading your response, I realized that with ER currently trading at .26, its way below the implied deal price of .42 and I would potentially be leaving a lot of money on the table if I was to sell now and buy AUG. Hence I am best to wait selling my ER to see where all this settles as you suggest. Having said that, my reason to sell was to capture a large loss on ER shares while keeping my AUG exposure - however, if the deal goes through, would the conversion to .117 shares of the new company FURY be considered a deemed disposition of ER??? In that case if I do nothing I would be able to claim the capital loss of ER and still get the new Fury shares if/when the deal goes through? Correct?
Read Answer Asked by Scott on August 05, 2020
Q: I'm interested to hear your feedback about the growth potential (and risk) of the renewable energy theme. What stocks would you recommend, and for how long of a hold?
TIA!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on August 05, 2020
Q: I often see/read commentary ahead of earnings for a stock that it misses/beats a certain % of the time. This is often followed by a percentage of sensitivity or average strength of a move after earnings. My question is if you know of a source for both US listed and TSX stocks that shows each of these figures? As an example, Livongo and Guardant Health both report next week. Is there a source that can tell me how often GH beats or misses and what a typical % price move would be? The % move post earnings is the more important part of this question. It would seem to be helpful in setting a price point to buy on a post earnings dip or to sell into good news.
Thanks as always!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on August 05, 2020
Q: Hello there

can you suggest which canadian REITs you favor these days, and why.

second, I am looking for US etfs that covers the high tech sector and others for the health care sector. Your thoughts. please

as always. your guidance is appreciated

thanks
Read Answer Asked by alex on August 05, 2020